Project Coordinator, Energy Management (12 Months)

JOB TITLE: PROJECT COORDINATOR, ENERGY MANAGEMENT

DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS & ENGINEERING

POSTING NUMBER: 105596

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

JOB STATUS & DURATION: Temporary 12-months

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hour workweek

LOCATION: Hybrid Model – when working onsite, you will report to the location of 8 NELSON ST W

SALARY GRADE: 5

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $84,403.00 - $94,954.00 per annum

MAXIMUM OF SALARY RANGE: $105,504.00 per annum

JOB TYPE: Management and Administration

POSTING DATE: August 25, 2023

CLOSING DATE: September 15, 2023

Area Of Responsibility

Reporting to the Supervisor, Energy Management, the Project Coordinator is responsible for the coordination & implementation of Energy Management projects at City-owned facilities, ensuring assigned projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the standards required by legislation and the City.

• Further develop process for tracking energy end uses with sub-meters and analytics software in order to continuously improve our systems to improve energy efficiency and reduce GHG Emissions.
• Support the coordination of energy and greenhouse gas emissions reports as required by Federal/Provincial/Municipal/Other regulations. Assist in the development of automated systems to report corporate key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Coordinate on-site inspections including building automation and sub-metering reviews to ensure compliance with current standards.
• Assist in upgrading and documenting building automation systems according to best practices.
• Provide support to Building Design & Construction, and Operations Team in terms of upgrading existing BAS systems or installing new systems as part of New Construction/Expansion Projects.
• Manage project site reports, status updates, meeting minutes, schedule and budget.
• Assist in coordinating with Digital Innovation and IT to ensure infrastructure is maintained to current standards.
• Support project teams with the implementation or upgrade of building automation and control systems including commissioning of these systems.
• Support the management and enhancement of the City’s portfolio of electric vehicle charging stations and Utility Data Management System (UDMS).
• Project Administration. Ensure project schedules and budgets are on target.
• Assist in reviewing sequences of operation for building automation systems and recommend improvements as part of continuous improvement.
• Coordinate the work of service contractors as it relates to existing energy management systems (Lighting retrofits, Renewable Energy Projects (Solar PV, Geothermal Systems), State of Good Repair (SOGR) and other Energy Efficiency & GHG Reduction Projects related to Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) for new and existing facilities.)
• Consulting and Training. Provide advice on best practices for building energy efficiency and GHG Reductions.
• Act as liaison between internal staff and external consultants/contractors on energy management/conservation & GHG Reduction initiatives including energy targets and provide improvement recommendations to the Energy Management Supervisor for: New and Existing Facilities, Renewable Energy Enhancements (Solar PV & Geothermal Systems etc.)
• Track change orders and progress payments and ensure that all stakeholders are well informed.
• Data Management. Support the City’s utility data management system including: reviews for quality assurance and business continuity as well as response to queries to meet external and internal reporting requirements
• Facilitate program information for the preparation of implementation plans, obtain relevant information from other departments or authorities having jurisdiction and write verification reports on business case elements at project closeout.
• Monitoring, Tracking and Verification. Maintain and further develop a monitoring, tracking and verification program that will optimize the performance of energy systems that consume electricity and gas.
• Maintain filing system per corporate standards for project plans, specifications, schedules, budget and correspondence.
• Create requests for services including proposals or quotations for consultants.
• Assisting in troubleshooting hardware and software systems that control facility systems including heating, ventilation, air conditioning and lighting.
• Building Automation and Control Administration. Support the BAS Administrator in terms of:
• Identify risks to minimize impacts on project schedules and budgets.
• Identify and continuously monitor project risks including costs, savings, funding and scheduling to ensure minimal impact to client programs.
• Prepare contract documents and manage consultants as required.
• Submit schedules and budget estimates of project deliverables to Energy Management Supervisor for approval.
• Contribute to the overall development of the commissioning process for building automation and control to ensure best practices for energy conservation and operations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to establish standard operating procedures as it relates to energy systems.
• Develop business case elements including budget costs, savings, funding and scheduling in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Project Coordination. Facilitate the development, implementation and verification of energy efficiency/conservation and Green House Gas (GHG) Emission reduction projects.

Education

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Post secondary diploma/degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and/or professional engineering designation (PEO or equivalent).

Required Experience

• A minimum of 5 to 7 years experience in Energy Management and facility operational experience

Other Skills And Assets

• Proficiency with data visualization software and reporting systems
• In depth knowledge and experience with Building HVAC Systems such as Heating/Cooling/Dehumidification, Water systems, Building Envelope, and Lighting Retrofits.
• Certifications such as CEM, PMP, or LEED AP BD + C will be considered as an asset.
• Collaborative approach to managing projects to achieve consensus with various stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel and Utility Tracking Software.
• Project management experience, with proven ability to create and interpret business cases and financial proposals as well as identify project risks.
• Effective report writing skills, presentation & communication skills.
• Experience with Electric Vehicle charging stations is an asset.
• Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.
• Experience in benchmarking building energy and water performance
• Highly skilled in measurement & verification to validate project savings and CMVP designation is an asset.
• Experience with renewable Energy Systems such as Solar PV, Geothermal Systems, etc.
• Proficiency with software and hardware systems for building automation and control as well as HVAC data analytics

Alternate formats will be provided upon request.

Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above (use for iCIMS) OR at: www.brampton.ca/employment (use for external websites/job boards) quoting reference #105596 by September 15, 2023 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

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